A rumor I heard

[J & L 10]

So just out of curiosity, how long does it take to know whether you get interviewed or not? Do you have to wait until you get some kind of notification about your green card or do they tell you 'hey show up on this day'? I read before that the interview is random, but now I'm kind of wondering how long it takes to get your documents after the AOS...

[islandgal 74]

We got an interview and I was happy because we got approved faster. Others who are waived interview will have to wait many months. Our paperwork was in tact and properly put together.

[HK12 273]

So just out of curiosity, how long does it take to know whether you get interviewed or not? Do you have to wait until you get some kind of notification about your green card or do they tell you 'hey show up on this day'? I read before that the interview is random, but now I'm kind of wondering how long it takes to get your documents after the AOS...

Well, if it is being determined that you are not an Interview Waiver and are having an interview, most commonly it seems to take between 2-4 months to get an interview after mailing off the AOS application.

If they determine you are a potential Interview Waiver, your case usually sits at the NBC for 8-12 months until your status changes to "Card Production" and you receive the GC in the mail. However, since it is just a POTENTIAL Interview Waiver, they might still request an interview even after all the waiting (if that happened to me, I would be really bitter!).

If you do get an interview, your online case status should change to "Testing and Interview", and you will get a notification in the mail.

Edited September 11, 2013 by HK12

[J & L 10]

Well, if it is being determined that you are not an Interview Waiver and are having an interview, most commonly it seems to take between 2-4 months to get an interview after mailing off the AOS application.

If they determine you are a potential Interview Waiver, your case usually sits at the NBC for 8-12 months until your status changes to "Card Production" and you receive the GC in the mail. However, since it is just a POTENTIAL Interview Waiver, they might still request an interview even after all the waiting (if that happened to me, I would be really bitter!).

If you do get an interview, your online case status should change to "Testing and Interview", and you will get a notification in the mail.

Thank you so much for the explanation.